An aerial view of the National Museum of Australia, Canberra.

National Museum of Australia

Based on 2147 reviews

Overview

Australia's stories come alive at the National Museum of Australia, on the shores of Canberra’s Lake Burley Griffin. The Museum's stunning architecture provides an extraordinary place to explore the rich and diverse stories of Australia and its people.

Take a guided tour or wander solo through the many exhibitions. Get to know the real, the treasured, the surprising and the inspirational objects from Australian history.

Discover the stories and meanings hidden in the Museum building, design and landscapes on the Building and Architecture guided tour at 10 am or discover the highlights on the Museum Highlights guided tour at 1pm or the First Australians Tour at 3pm daily.

For a treat, why not book the Ultimate Museum Experience with a tour, a meal in the Museum Cafe and a voucher for the Museum Shop.

Lawson Crescent, Acton Peninsula, Acton, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

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Based on 2147 reviews

“Interesting museam. Great exhibition and really nice Cafe ”

Reviewed 4d ago by Maggagles

Came here for the Pompeii exhibition we had seen advertised on our drive into Canberra and on the buses around Canberra. Was very interesting exhibition. Museam here is also interesting. There was...

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“Pompeii and Kimberley VR”

Reviewed 1w ago by Antero P

We visited the museum to see several exhibitions and a VR presentation. It was impressive to see the exhibition about the destruction of Pompeii with its numerous objects and stories. The VR...

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“Don't expect to be educated.”

Reviewed 1mo ago by TUALMASOK

A waste of time. There are no articulate galleries, just lofty airways and vapid imagery trails. This is not a museum, it is an art gallery for faster-than-usual idiots. There's enough parking for...

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